7 THINGS TO DO BEFORE IM 27
Yasmins Bucket List
Who am I?
Yasmin here, and I guess you could say this a list of all the things I want to do before I'm 27. I'm a high school student looking to experience the world and all it has to offer. I want to travel to different parts of the globe to experience different cultures and take part in festivities as well as learn as many languages that my brain can handle. I want to see Asia, Africa and South America. I want to be able to meet new people, try new food, and learn a new language. I'm fairly adventurous, however not enough to go skydiving or anything like that. I love the social aspect of travelling and experiencing the world with your closest friends and family by your side. I want to make memories that I'll be able to cherish with the people that matter the most to me and that is how this bucket list came to be.My bucket list consists of things I want to witness that I know will memorable moments in history as well as fulfilling personal goals that are driven by religion and reaching a level of self actualization.
It's all about the experience
LETS GET PATRIOTIC
So I may not be a crazy soccer fanatic, but I love seeing the people of a country cheer whole heartedly for their team to win. Experiencing that energy in a jam packed stadium with thousands of people is something I want to see and will never forget. Fifa World Cup Russia 2018, I'm coming for you!
Study Abroad
Going to school in Canada is nice, but attending the London School of Economics is an experience I sincerely hope to endure. Learning about international business in a country different from my own only seems practical because this is an area of study I hope to pursue in the future.
My Pilgrimage
As a part of the Islamic Faith, it is an obligation to go to Mecca and take part in a pilgrimage (Hajj). So as a duty to my faith, I want to take part in this pilgrimage to fulfill what is required of me, and definitely learn a little bit of Arabic while I'm there too.
It's all about the view
Markets in Morocco
Shopping, bargaining, and food, all in one. These markets in Morocco are packed with fun. I want to see these markets and take part in the cultural aspects associated with them. Along with markets I want to see some of the Mosques in Morocco, as well as the Sahara Desert.
HOLA SENIORITA, I want to see Spain
I want to see the beaches of Spain as well as learn a little bit of Spanish. Meet the people and obviously eat the food! While I'm there, I would definitely try paragliding, kite surfing and quad biking.
Greece is Sweet
Greek Salad, Baklava and Hummus! I want to try it all, and what place more authentic to do so then Greece? Along with food I just want to see the clear blue waters and indulge in the greek night life and culture, and maybe pick up on a couple phrases while I'm there.
Meeting the Fam Bam
My family is massive, and it is a mission of mine to meet them all. After my parents moved to Canada from Ethiopia, they've had multiple opportunities to go back an see their parents and siblings however I haven't. When I was really young, about five years old I got to Eritrea with my mom and brother but that was the first and only time that I've visited East Africa to see my family. With the whole war and ongoing conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, my family is scattered between those two countries and it is impossible to go to both places in one visit. Before I a 27, I am determined to visit both Eritrea and Ethiopia to see my grandparents, and my 30+ cousins that I've only heard about and have yet to see in person. Family is so important to us so it is fair to say that this is my priority when it comes to this bucket list.